Verdict: Matheus Cunha over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two camps who will be looking make an immediate return to winning ways, Wolves will welcome Brighton Molineux on Saturday afternoon.
Wolves
Starting with the hosts, while Wolves might have eventually fallen to a 1-0 loss away at now-former Premier League champions Manchester City last week, Vitor Pereira’s side find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Only continuing on what has been a sensational rise since the former Flamengo boss arrived at Molineux back in December, the Old Gold have skyrocketed themselves away from a relegation scrap. In fact, on what has become a record-breaking flurry, Wolves have ed 18 points from their previous seven Premier League appearances. g off April with a routine 3-0 romp against local rivals Leicester, Pereira’s squad will be excited to make a return to home soil here. Including a dramatic 4-2 victory against Tottenham on April 13th, Wolves have won their previous three showdowns at Molineux by an aggregate score of 8-2.
Wolves Team News
Despite missing out away at Manchester City last weekend after picking up a knock in training, Jorgen Strand Larsen is expected to make a full return here. However, all still dealing with respective injury issues, Wolves will once again be without the likes of Yerson Mosquera, Enzo Gonzalez and Sara Kalajdzic.
In what could be his penultimate appearance at Molineux, attacking talisman Matheus Cunha will play a leading role in the final third. Former Totetnham defender Matt Doherty should once again be deployed in a central defensive role and partner Emmanuel Agbadou and Toti at the back.
Brighton
As for the visitors, while Brighton might still have their sights set on snatching a famous European finish, the Seagulls have drastically failed to find any recent stability. Despite mounting a sensational last-gasp comeback at home against West Ham on April 26th as they claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Amex, that is the only win that Fabian Hurzeler’s side have collected from their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Suffering late frustration last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against Newcastle, the former St. Pauli boss has also seen his squad claim just a sole Premier League victory on their travels since the middle of January. Hit with a 1-0 defeat when they travelled to Molineux last season for an FA Cup showdown, Brighton look set for another stern examination here.
Brighton Team News
Hit with a three-match suspension following a red card against Brentford on April 19th, former attacking talisman Joao Pedro remains on the sidelines and will not feature here. Still dealing with an ankle issue, former Leeds star Georgina Rutter is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign.
Returning to Hurzeler’s squad last week, Brazilian defender Igor could feature for the first time since the start of January. Notching nine Premier League goals so far this season, former England international Danny Welbeck will lead the line at Molineux.
Wolves vs Brighton Key Factors to Consider
- When Wolves and Brighton met for their reverse Premier League showdown on October 26th, Saturday’s opponents played out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate at the Amex.
- Despite their 1-0 loss away at Manchester City last week, Wolves have won each of their other six Premier League appearances.
- The Old Gold have won their last three straight Premier League matchups on home soil by an aggregate score of 8-2.
- Brighton have mustered just a single win from their previous eight matchups across all competitions.
- Likewise, the Seagulls have recorded just a sole Premier League victory on their travels since the middle of January.
Conclusion
While Brighton might face what is a must-win showdown this weekend, the Seagulls should be bracing themselves for a stern examination at Molineux. Although Wolves might have fallen to a close-fought 1-0 loss away at Manchester City last week, Saturday’s hosts have won each of their other six Premier League appearances and have broken a string of records. Snatching a 2-2 stalemate when they travelled to the Amex for their reverse meeting on October 26th, Wolves are more than capable of asking some real questions here.
Verdict: Matheus Cunha over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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